Etymology: The DNA of Words
The word “etymology” comes from the Latin word “etymologĭa” and also the Greek word “ἐτυμολογία,” which is composed of “ἔτυμος étimos” (true sense”), and “λογία”
August 19, 2016
Is “Okay” a Universal Word?
Having traveled quite a bit throughout my life, I can say with much certainty that there are certain words that I deem “universal.” By this
June 11, 2013
The Origin of the Carnival Holiday
Although many people usually associate the holiday of Carnival as something celebrated in Brazil, many would be surprised to know that it is in fact,
February 11, 2013
Regional Soccer Terms That Go Global
In a previous post (Derby or Clásico?), we looked at some of the soccer terms which, by virtue of the incessant flow of Latin American
October 3, 2012
